As a recent mayonnaise convert, for years I hated potato salad. A perfectly good potato slathered in mayonnaise did not sound appealing to me. And going to yet another backyard barbecue and only eating a hamburger got old after awhile. Since I knew I liked baked potatoes, I started substituting that for most of the mayonnaise and voila, it was delicious! I’ll eat traditional potato salad now, but this is still my favorite kind to bring to parties. It can be served warm or cold and is always tasty.
The Best Flank Steak Marinade and How to Grill It
My second youngest sister gets married on Sunday. She is marrying an Irishman, which is appropriate because her whole life she’s played celtic music, dressed up like a fairy and spoke in an Irish accent. Phil is fantastic and we’ve loved getting to know him. When his family arrived this past weekend, we of course had to have the whole crew over for dinner.
And since it was also my birthday (I turned 29 again), we had a feast! I love flank steak, so we threw together a marinade inspired by one of my favorite websites, Cooks Illustrated. It’s the best flank steak marinade in my opinion.
How to Make Your Own Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe
I wasn’t really a mayonnaise person until I went to France. They have a unhealthy relationship with mayonnaise. Practically every restaurant has a shrine to it (as well as one to moutarde). They dip everything in it — steaks, fries, eggs. You heard me eggs. The way we might order spinach artichoke dip, they order hard boiled ouefs with mayonnaise. Which I guess just means they really like eggs, cause really it’s just egg dipped in more eggs. That level of mayonnaise love is a bit much for me. But mayonnaise is still delicious and useful! Here I share my favorite homemade mayonnaise recipe.
Nutella and Banana Stuffed French Toast for Breakfast (or Dessert)
On Father’s Day Joe is king. (He’s king of my world every day, but I do a better job of acting like it on days like Father’s Day and his Birthday). We started the day off with his favorite breakfast — French Toast. And since I was missing Paris, I decided to stuff it with our favorite crepe ingredients – Nutella and bananas. If you like Nutella at all, or chocolate, or french toast, or breakfast, then you will love this recipe of Nutella and Banana Stuffed French Toast.
Eating Healthy and Light in the Summer — Grilled Salmon and Asparagus Salad
Towards the middle of June I tend to realize that if I keep eating hamburgers and pulled pork all summer I’m going to have to buy a new wardrobe by August. And even though I like spending money, Joe would rather save it for boring things like bills (boo hiss).
When that happens I turn to fish and salads (at least for a couple of days until I convince myself that I was never gaining any weight to begin with). Here I share a healthy meal that’s light enough for me, and filling enough for Joe – Grilled Salmon and Asparagus Salad.
Summer Solstice: a Whiskey and Lemonade Summer Cocktail for a Crowd
My favorite thing to do in the summer is to play corn hole and sit on our porch with friends having a drink watching the sun go down. We call it sundowners and we do it every Sunday. Here’s a delicious whiskey and lemonade cocktail that is perfect for sipping on a warm summer’s eve.
Celebrating Love with Chocolate Bourbon Macarons
Joe took me to the city of love and lights this year (in case you haven’t heard). We had so many romantic moments – walks along the Seine, picnicking under the Eiffel Tower and sitting in local cafes. It was a dream and I wouldn’t trade our time in Paris for anything in the world. While we were there, trying macarons from different patisseries was a favorite pastime. Pierre Herme was the clear winner.
Because it’s our anniversary today, I’m reprising the macarons we had in Paris. My chocolate macaron recipe won’t hold a candle to Pierre’s magnificent creations, but I’m hoping they’ll be reminiscent of sweet moments for you as they are for me.
Cuban Black Beans and Rice — Dinner on the Fly
I was born in the Dominican Republic and lived in Mexico every summer for years growing up. When I traveled the world in 2007, we ate rice and beans once a week without fail. I guess you could call me a rice and beans connoisseur (I know, it’s what ever little girl dreams of being). Every country does beans and rice a little differently, but they all do them. My favorite form of rice and beans is Cuban black beans and rice which I am sharing with you today.
Kale and Brussel Sprout Slaw with Sweet and Tangy Dressing
My sister is having a housewarming party tonight which means I get to eat hamburgers. I love hamburgers so much. When I was pregnant, I would eat them for breakfast. Although that’s not saying much cause even when I’m not pregnant I eat them for breakfast (never judge me). One day I’ll share my favorite hamburger recipe, but I’m still working on it. In lieu of a hamburger recipe I’m proud of, here’s a great side that goes with hamburgers – kale and brussel sprout coleslaw that I’m bringing with me tonight.
How to Cook with Dried Mushrooms: Shroomy Chanterelle Pasta
All my siblings, plus spouses, plus grandchild, plus a random cousin ended up at my folk’s last night. So mom and I quickly threw a meal together. When you’re feeding the masses, there’s nothing easier than pasta. Here’s a quick, simple dish that smells decadent and tastes like you’ve been slaving away all day.
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